Nonprofit · EIN 16-1119247
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,739,686 | $3,206,221 | $533,465 | $5,463,287 | $669,553 | $4,793,734 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,866,045 | $3,271,483 | $594,562 | $4,928,949 | $725,948 | $4,203,001 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,286,129 | $3,176,983 | $109,146 | $4,650,698 | $1,069,402 | $3,581,296 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,896,431
- of which government grants
- $2,661,347
- Program service revenue
- $818,255
- Investment income
- $22,805
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $835
- Other revenue
- $2,195
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $168,743
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,660,015
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,294,238
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,742
- Accounting fees
- $39,745
- Occupancy
- $28,485
- Travel
- $46,856
- Depreciation
- $112,783
- Program services (functional)
- $2,524,571
- Management and general (functional)
- $581,014
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,636
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,928,949
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,463,287
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $669,553
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,793,734
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,040,980
- Publicly traded securities
- $605,394
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,911,510
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $882,224
- Gross receipts
- $3,889,113
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY QUONCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $114,445 | $7,651 |
| AMBER JACKSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $30,847 | $6,488 |
| PHIL KNEELAND | FORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $23,451 | $6,437 |
| JESSICA HYDE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CAPONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE CARMEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CHAMBERLAIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY INTSCHERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MOGRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAYMARA MORALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ TESTANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE WISNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SHIPPEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BELLINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE ROES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY QOUNCE | CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $111,068 | $7,514 |
| PHIL KNEELAND | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $80,104 | $14,206 |
| STEPHANIE GRAF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CAPONE | CURRENT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE CARMEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HYDE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY INTSCHERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS POWLIN | FORMER TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANY COLELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CHAMBERLAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE WISNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SHIPPEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYCEE WELSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TESTANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE BELLINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE ROES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY QOUNCE | CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $100,334 | $6,910 |
| JILL PARKER | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 1 | $91,060 | $12,642 |
| PHIL KNEELAND | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $58,279 | $7,105 |
| LLOYD HURLBUT | FORMER CONTROLLER Former | 1 | $29,041 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GRAF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CAPONE | CURRENT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE CARMEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HYDE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY INTSCHERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS POWLIN | FORMER TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANY COLELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CHAMBERLAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE WISNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SHIPPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYCEE WELSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 418 WASHINGTON ST, WATERTOWN, NY 13601-3736
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHELLE CAPONE, 418 WASHINGTON STREET, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE CAPONE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (315) 782-1823
- Website
- WWW.VACJC.COM
- Return prepared by
- BOWERS & COMPANY CPAS
Mission
TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AND CRIME IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES: 24-HOUR SAFE SHELTER - EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF CRISIS AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. SHELTER IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC.IS ALSO THE HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN, WHO ARE NOT EXPERIENCING FAMILY VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT BUT ARE IN A HOUSING CRISIS SITUATION.Expenses $273,111 · revenue $777,610
- NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES: 1) 24-HOUR TELEPHONE HOTLINE - CRISIS INTERVENTION,EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, SHELTER ADMISSION, AND INFORMATION/REFERRAL.2) ADVOCACY - 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE THAT INCLUDES SAFETY PLANNING, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, MEDICAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.3) COUNSELING- COUNSELING TO VICTIMS AND SECONDARY VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND CRIME. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SETTINGS.4)IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TEAM - RESPONSE TEAM ADVOCATES RESPOND TO THE SCENE OF A DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL ASSAULT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ADVOCACY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND INFORMATION/REFERRAL SERVICES.5) CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF NORTHERN NY - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PHYSICAL ABUSE AND NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS, USING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH AT A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT,THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND ONE LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITY.Expenses $2,251,460 · revenue $40,645
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1119247
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,463,287
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,889,113
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,739,686 | $3,206,221 | $5,463,287 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,866,045 | $3,271,483 | $4,928,949 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,286,129 | $3,176,983 | $4,650,698 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,949,715 | $3,138,177 | $4,459,287 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1119247).
Questions about VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC is 16-1119247.
- Is VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHELLE CAPONE.
- Who are the officers and directors of VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,445 (AMY QUONCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,739,686, expenses of $3,206,221 and total assets of $5,463,287 at year end.
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